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Buddhism
By: CJ

Who was the founder of Buddhism?--Siddartha Gautama, In what year?--528 B.C.
Who are the religious leaders?--A Monk or Lama.
What is the place of worship?--Your home, and shrines for Buddha ex. Temple,Meditation hall.
Where did the religion begin?--North eastern India.
Where is it practiced today?--China.
What are the main beliefs?--Reincarnation, and to reach spiritual enlightenment(Nirvana).
Does Buddhism have god(s)?--You can have as many gods as you want or you could just be atheist.
What are the sacred writings?--The Pali Canon, and numerous Sutras.
How do they worship?How do they practice their beliefs?--They worship in large groups or alone.
What are religious festivals?--Vesak Day,Buddhas birthday, February 9th
What are the main symbols of this religion?--The wheel of life,to look into their deep inner beings.

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